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J2975Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Norma Abbey’s Memory

Official title

“Mourning the death of Norma Abbey, wife, mother, grandmother, and distinguished citizen”

Sponsor Timothy M. KennedySD-63
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution mourns the death of Norma Abbey, honoring her as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and distinguished citizen.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizes and memorializes the significant contributions. Norma Abbey made to her community and state, reinforcing the value of civic engagement and local leadership.

  2. Highlights the importance of family and personal legacy. by detailing her role as a wife, mother, and grandmother, suggesting her impact extended beyond public service into nurturing future generations.

  3. Serves as a formal expression of sympathy and respect. from the New York State Senate, providing comfort and honor to her surviving family and affirming the community’s collective memory and gratitude.

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Honor Norma Abbey’s Memory

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Timothy M. Kennedy

Senator · Senate District 63

Chair, Transportation

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 2975 BY: Senator KENNEDY MOURNING the death of Norma Abbey, wife, mother, grandmother, and distinguished citizen WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to citizens of the State of New York whose lifework served… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2975 BY: Senator KENNEDY MOURNING the death of Norma Abbey, wife, mother, grandmother, and distinguished citizen WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to citizens of the State of New York whose lifework served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative Body records the death of Norma Abbey, a woman of indomitable faith and dedication whose purposeful life will long serve as a standard to which others might aspire; and WHEREAS, Norma Abbey of Amherst, New York, died on Wednesday, June

5, 2019; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by her husband Michael, Norma Abbey is survived by her loving daughters, Lisa (David) and Amy; and her son, Alan (Sheryl); as well as eight grandchildren, Michael, Robert, Michelle, James, Lyndsey, Alex, Ezra and Maayan; and… Show all

5, 2019; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by her husband Michael, Norma Abbey is survived by her loving daughters, Lisa (David) and Amy; and her son, Alan (Sheryl); as well as eight grandchildren, Michael, Robert, Michelle, James, Lyndsey, Alex, Ezra and Maayan; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Norma Abbey leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all she served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Norma Abbey, wife, mother, grandmother, and distinguished citizen; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Norma Abbey.

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